The Supreme Court dismissed a plea on holding religious festivities in school grounds but allowed the century-old Ram Leela in Uttar Pradesh’s Tundla to continue. The bench observed the tradition has been running for over 100 years and directed that festivities must not inconvenience students or obstruct sports activities
PHOENIX — There’s a lot of new people surrounding the Phoenix Suns these days, from first-year coach Jordan Ott to first-year general manager Brian Gregory to new players like Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach. One thing hasn’t changed — Devin Booker plans on being a force for this NBA franchise. READ:
MANILA, Philippines — The government is set to extend the moratorium on rice importation and raise tariffs on imported grains to help stabilize palay (unmilled rice) prices at the peak of harvest season. President Marcos has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prepare the necessary orders to extend the import freeze, according to Agriculture Secretary
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Trade Organization hailed Wednesday Beijing’s decision to no longer seek new special treatment in future WTO talks, calling it a step towards a more equitable global trading system. “This is a pivotal moment for the WTO,” organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said in a statement. “China’s decision reflects a commitment to a
MANILA, Philippines — Amid fluctuating prices, revenues from coconut exports are projected to reach up to $3 billion in 2026 because of the expected increase in production and steady demand. This is according to the United Coconut Association of the Philippines Inc. (UCAP), whose forecast represents a 15.4 percent increase from its 2025 estimate of $2.6
Despite a decline in net orders and backlog, KB Home (KBH) maintains robust financial health through strategic initiatives and cost management.
The Bank of Japan may raise its benchmark interest rate as soon as next month, according to a former BOJ board member, backing intensifying market speculation over an impending move.
MANILA, Philippines — You know it’s bad when even business leaders couldn’t help but join the parliament of the streets. Tens of thousands of Filipinos flooded Edsa and Luneta Park on Sept. 21, the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law, to express their rage against the corrupt politicians and contractors behind anomalous flood control projects. LOOK:
Julia Lua of La Salle-1 and Emilio Carpio of UP-1 navigated the rain-softened Summit Point layout in Batangas well on Wednesday, zooming to the lead in their respective divisions, which also helped their sides to positions to win the team event. Lua returned an 11-over-par 83 over a course that played much longer, taking an
Team India left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav rattled Bangladesh with a three-fer in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.
